Mt. Kilimanjaro, GA
"I was so honored to be a part of such a life-changing gathering of love, courage, inspiration, and divine spirit.."
San Jose, CA
"The Kwanzaa Awards were AWWWWMAZING yesterday! ALL of the nominees are winners and how inspired I was by the great work that they are doing to uplift our communities across this country. "
Seattle, WA
"The Kwanzaa Awards is a monumentally uplifting experience."
Seattle, WA
"What a WONDERFUL experience today! I had a great time - Fun, funny, educational, inspiring, fulfilling, spiritual, emotional, heartwarming - a Happy place!!!"
Nomination Countdown
Acknowledge & Celebrate
2025
Kinara Park Kids ® hosts the Kwanzaa Awards in collaboration with Black 4 Charities.
Celebrating individuals and organizations who embody the seven (7) principles of Kwanzaa:
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Umoja (Unity)
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Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
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Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility)
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Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
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Nia (Purpose)
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Kuumba (Creativity)
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Imani (Faith)
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*Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles)
H A R A M B E E ! !
(Let's all pull together!)
❤️🖤💚
Noni Ervin | Founder
Award Recipients
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Kwanzaa Award Winners over the years!!!!!
To Date
Kwanzaa Award Recipients
Award Recipients From
United States
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Arizona
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California
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Georgia
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Illinois
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Maryland
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Nebraska
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New York
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Ohio
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Texas
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Washington
Countries
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Tanzania
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United States
About the Kwanzaa Awards
TIMELINE
The Kwanzaa Awards are an annual event...
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Nominations Close:
November 30th.
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Nominees Notified by the end of December.
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Finalists Announced Daily: December 26th - January 1st.
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Winners Announced:
During our LIVE Kwanzaa Awards Ceremony on the first Saturday in January following Kwanzaa.
ELIGIBILITY
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INDIVIDUAL award recipients must identify as Black/African-American or Pan-African.
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ORGANIZATION award recipients must be 100% Black-led (nonprofit) or 100% Black-owned (for profit); having 100% controlling interest.
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